a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
way; method; means; resource; course
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
I see; that's right; indeed
friend of a mother who is also a mother; mothers who are friends
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
person who makes unreasonable complaints to a company; incessant complainer; chronic complainer
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
board of directors; board of trustees
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
monpe; (women's) baggy work pants gathered at the ankles
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly